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Winnebago County Public Health Department
COVID-19 SITUATION UPDATE
September 21, 2020, 11:30 a.m.
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CONTACT 211 FOR NON-MEDICAL QUESTIONS: TEXT COVID19 TO 211-211 / CALL 211
Utility, Food & Housing Assistance, Elder Care, Crisis Intervention, Alcohol & Drug Recovery and Much More
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HEALTH DEPARTMENT COVID-19 HOTLINE: 920-232-3026 (M-F 8:15am-4:15pm) |
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COVID-19 Lab Confirmed Cases |
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Winnebago County† (As of 8am, 9/21/20)
Released 9/17/20
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*This individual was reassigned to a different jurisdiction.
‡Group housing facilities include correctional facilities, homeless shelters, dormitories and group homes
**Each test result is manually processed by the Winnebago County Health Department. Processing positive cases is our first priority to ensure quick notification and investigation to help prevent spread of COVID-19. Recent negative test results may not have been processed yet. This will not affect our weekly report on percent positivity. Any unprocessed negative results will be accounted for in our weekly data summary that reports the average percent positivity across a two week period.
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Wisconsin (As of 8am, 9/20/20)
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Positive: 101,227 (+1,665 from 9/19)
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Negative: 1,332,102 (+6,655)
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Ever Hospitalized: 6,653 (6.6%) (+34)
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Deaths: 1,242 (+1)
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Active Cases: 14,143 (14%)
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Recovered Cases: 85,824 (84.8%)
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Total Hospital Bed Utilization: 78%
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Badger Bounce Back Dashboard: Emergency department visits, percent positive cases
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Wisconsin Summary Data: Lab capacity, cases by gender, race and ethnicity
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Activity Level for Disease Spread by Region & County based on case rate per 100,000 residents and percent change in cases (updated every Wednesday by 2 p.m.)
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What's New
(Updated Tuesdays & Thursdays)
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Select CVS locations, including Neenah (901 S Green Bay Rd) and Oshkosh (1736 W 9th Ave), are offering COVID-19 testing by appointment. Testing is available to those over age 12 who have symptoms or have been identified as a close contact. Minors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Click here to schedule an appointment.
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The Treasury Department warned of scammers claiming to be from the department offering COVID-19 related grants or stimulus payments in exchange for personal financial information, an advance fee, or other charges. The Treasury Department will not seek out personal financial information. Those who suspect fraud can report it to the FBI at www.ic3.gov.
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How to Protect Yourself from COVID-19
- Wear a mask.
- Stay at least 6 feet apart from people you do not live with.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating and after going to the bathroom, blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing.
- If you do not have soap and water, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Do not attend gatherings with people you do not live with.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Cough or sneeze into an elbow if no tissue is available. Wash your hands.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household disinfectant cleaning spray or wipe.
- Additional guidance from the CDC
Additional Resources
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Local Healthcare Providers:
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With many events canceled or postponed, be sure to check your local resources for the latest schedule and closure updates.
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Winnebago County Health Department
920-232-3000
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